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From an estimating standpoint, Finishes does not represent a heavy cost area of the overall project cost. However, from the construction standpoint, it is one of the most important. Upon taking possession of the building, the owner cannot see the piles you had to drive in winter conditions while working on unstable ground, or the good quality of work that went into the structure of the building.

The most visible components are those in the finish work: the paint job in the main office area, the carpeting in the executive area, the vinyl flooring...

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Universal Design: Flooring Options by RSMeans
For accessible flooring, select from a variety of non-slip materials...
Recycled-Content Carpet Options by Dan Chiras
Recycled-content carpeting is growing in availability and is a cost-competitive green flooring choice.
Cork as a Green Flooring Option by Dan Chiras
Cork, a sustainable building material that replenishes more quickly than wood, is also cost-competitive.
Green Building Products by RSMeans Engineering Staff
Green building products can best be identified by certain characteristics.
Flooring: Cost Considerations by RSMeans Engineering Staff
In today’s construction market, architects, specifiers, contractors and owners are taking a careful look at the flooring being selected for both new construction and remodeling projects. The sheer volume of choices in types, textures, colors and price ranges makes the decision making process an important part of the design process.
A Look into Sound Control by RSMeans Engineering Staff
Architects and engineers use various methods when attempting to control sound in the environments they are designing. The basic theory behind most products used to control sound is to absorb or control vibration. Sound waves striking a solid object like a door, wall or ceiling cause vibration. Vibration is transmitted from one face of the object through it to the opposite face, thus causing noise. If the vibration can be absorbed or dissipated, then the amount of noise will be reduced.

Tips on Estimating Finishes Costs from RSMeans

A complete set of plans should contain a room finish schedule. If one is not available, it would be well worth the time and effort to put one together. A room finish schedule should contain the room number, room name (for clarity), floor materials, base materials, wainscot materials, wainscot height, wall materials (for each wall), ceiling materials, and special instructions. It is handy and easier to work out a room finish schedule on a grid system.

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